subject: The Benefits Of Off-site Data Backup For Businesses [print this page] Ask many small- to mid-sized business owners how they backup their systems, and too often they give a blank stare. They do not see the value in preventative maintenance for the very data that keeps their business operational. They have as much need as the large business owner for the protection of their data. The information stored on your computer systems is just as valuable as any other business owners is. Perhaps you backup your data occasionally. What should the small- to mid-sized business owner care?
It is security. Off-site data backup will give secure storage for your valuable information. Natural disasters, fire, theft, or even computer failure can strike at any business, no matter the size. Being prepared and having the safety measures in place for your important data are critical in those times of unexpected adversity.
It is reliable. On-site backup can be convenient for small errors or minor recovery, but off-site data backup will be stored in multiple storage facilities that are secured and proven safe from these sorts of calamities.
It is convenient. With managed services, updating and storing data is quick and easy without the headaches that on-site backup of tapes or disks can give. The time consuming chore of backing up all those gigabytes just to be certain they are stored is in the past. When trouble strikes, recovery is as convenient as storage is. Easily obtainable data recovery makes it nearly effortless to continue in the face of a loss of information.
It is cost effective. The costs of all those disks and tapes add up. Additionally, the time it takes away from employees, or yourself, for those tedious tape/disk backups certainly costs your company money. Off-site data backup is more affordable than you might expect. It is a reasonable cost solution to giving your small- to mid-sized business the total protection against data loss.
For business owners, large or small, off-site backup with managed IT services gives you cost-effective security of knowing that your valuable records and data are protected and easily recoverable.
